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2008 Jaguar S-TYPE
3.0L V6 RWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$48,335
3 listings nationwide

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2019 Jaguar XJ-Series
XJ Collection RWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$85,000

Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2008 Jaguar S-TYPE
3.0L V6 RWD

The Jaguar S-Type, which has been in the lineup since 2000, will be replaced in 2009 by a new model, called the XF (originally scheduled for the '08 model year but pushed back to '09)....

2019 Jaguar XJ-Series
XJ Collection RWD
Andrew Newton Preview:

Jaguar’s current XJ executive sedan is nearly 10 years old, but it still turns heads as a status symbol on par with the big sedans from BMW, Mercedes, and Audi. To celebrate the XJ’s 5...

User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2008 Jaguar S-TYPE
3.0L V6 RWD
joseangel1948000 writes:
They drive as a cadillac smooth & powerful amazing features & luxury features !
Power Ranked 1954 Jaguar C-TYPE worse.
"Just beautiful laxury car ❗"
Front Seats Ranked 1954 Jaguar C-TYPE worse.
"Well their bucket seats & more comfortable ! "
25
Joe writes:
The Jaguar S-type had a lot of class and style. One of the most beautiful retro-looking Jag sedans ever to gra...
Power Ranked 2012 Cadillac CTS Coupe 3.6L Performance RWD better.
"The 3.6L Cadillac v6 was vastly superior to the 3.0L v6 Jag and much more reliable."
Would Buy Ranked 2012 Cadillac CTS Coupe 3.6L Performance RWD better.
"Im glad I owned both the Jags and the two Cadillacs. Both were cherished cars, but the Cadillacs performed better and were cheaper to buy and own and repair."
Ahab1492 2008 Jaguar S-TYPE 3.0L V6 RWDReview:

Review — I purchased a car (sight unseen) last week from M&B Auto in Bealeton, VA. Mr. Saleh was the salesma...

2019 Jaguar XJ-Series
XJ Collection RWD
10
Erica writes:
Get you one. Period. Phenomenal car. Stop listening to uniformed individuals who have not done the research. I...
Front Seats Ranked 2015 Jaguar XJ-Series better.
"The updated design "
Value Ranked 2015 Jaguar XJ-Series better.
"Headlights "

Specs

2008 Jaguar S-TYPE
3.0L V6 RWD
2019 Jaguar XJ-Series
XJ Collection RWD
Powertrain 6-Speed Automatic 8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
Fuel Economy, City
17 MPG
15 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
26 MPG
23 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 18.4 gal 21.1 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
235 hp @ 6,800 RPM
470 hp @ 6,000 RPM
Torque
216 lb-ft @ 3,000 RPM
424 lb-ft @ 2,000 RPM
Cylinders
6 cylinders
8 cylinders
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
9.5:1
Displacement
3,000 cc
5,000 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.5 in x 3.13 in
3.64 in x 3.66 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Optional Standard
Driver Airbag Optional Standard
Passenger Airbag Optional Standard
Front Side Airbags Optional Standard
Curtain Airbags Optional Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Side Driver 4 stars --
Side Rear Passenger 5 stars --
Rollover (pre-2011) 5 stars --
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Optional Standard
Leather Seats Optional Standard
Air Conditioning Optional Standard
CD Player Optional Standard
CD Changer Optional --
Radio Optional Standard
Power Windows Optional Standard
Power Door Locks Optional Standard
Driver Power Seats Optional Standard
Passenger Power Seats Optional Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 43.1 in 41.5 in
Back Legroom 37 in 43.7 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 12 cu ft 15.2 cu ft
Maximum Payload -- 1,245 lbs
Exterior
Length 193.1 in 206.9 in
Width 71.6 in 82.9 in
Height 57 in 57.5 in
Wheelbase 114.5 in 124.3 in

Available Options

2008 Jaguar S-TYPE
3.0L V6 RWD
2019 Jaguar XJ-Series
XJ Collection RWD

Exterior Colors

  • British Racing Green
  • Santorini Black
  • Yulong White

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